Piece your life together
Heal your mind and body
No shame. No judgement. Just hugs, hope, and healing.
Like the Japanese Kintsugi art, at The Hugging club of India we believe that a better, more valuable person can emerge from each of us dealing with mental health challenges.
Mission
HCI is a stigma-free, peer-led community where human connection supports mental health recovery.
Our numbers that speak
With over 500+ members and 40+ lives saved to date, our club is proof that a hug, hope and a little help can truly save lives.
Mental health experts talk about their own mental illness
Dr. Nilesh Shah, former HOD of Psychiatry at Sion Hospital, openly spoke about his own anxiety and panic attacks. If one of India’s most respected psychiatrists can talk about his mental health… why should anyone feel ashamed of depression, anxiety or bipolar?
At The Hugging Club of India, we regularly invite mental health experts to talk about their own struggles, because healing begins when stigma ends.
Our Events
Weekly Mental Health Sessions
Safe support group sessions every Wednesday on Zoom, led by volunteer psychiatrists and counselors. Members openly share, listen, and heal together in a confidential setting.
Sunday Community Meetup
Fun and friendship every Sunday! We host festivals, movie nights, games, potlucks, beach walks, and café evenings because laughter and togetherness are also healing.
Free Support & Sponsored Treatment
All our sessions are completely free. For members who need additional professional help, we connect them to therapists and even sponsor treatment for those who cannot afford it.